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Craymondw(at)aol.com
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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 8:15 am Post subject: Glasair fuel selector valve

Had a problem with the fuel selector valve. The handle became loose and I  worried that I might strip the shaft indent not allowing me to switch  tanks. Tony Bengalis warned about switching fuel tanks and recommended  leaving the handle on main and only using the header for  emergency. After that, I resorted to using Lock Tite. That really worked  well but I had to use a Butane torch when it was time to get the handle off. My  next fix was using a counter sunk star washer to lock the handle in place  and found that worked. Don't allow the handle to wear that selector valve  extension shaft out. That little three inch shaft Glasair charges  $47.00 for. The whole 3 port valve assembly is $23.00 at Aircraft Spruce  (P/N 05-02672). You can extend the new shaft by cutting it in half and  using bronze stock tubing and sweating both ends on then drill small holes  and hammer pins in. Or buy rod material, cut it out yourself, drill the two  small holes, tap the top one and file in the indent. I watched a friend with a  small machine shop make one in a few minutes.   





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klwerner(at)comcast.net
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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 8:36 am Post subject: Glasair fuel selector valve

Why wouldn't you just replace that old valve if  it is only $23 and be done with it?  After all, how much is your  own bacon worth.  Mine is priceless to me...

 Perhaps the Andair Line of valves would be the best  choice, although they are a bit pricier.  But  then, in the big scheme of things, it is really nothing compared to crash  landing after running dry with fuel still there but not readily  accessible.  Just my two pennies worth...

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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 8:43 am Post subject: Glasair fuel selector valve

After you buy the valve, you have to use an extended shaft. It is not the  valve that fails, but the shaft. I replace my valve every five hundred hours.  





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klwerner(at)comcast.net
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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 9:03 am Post subject: Glasair fuel selector valve

I would buy the Andair Valve incl. their  extension !!!   I am pretty sure they'll custom make it to your exact  length if neither of their existing length's would cover your need.

  

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